Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2019
299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to invalidity pension and-or disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18260/19]
View answerInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 23 January 2019. This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 08 April 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged over 16 and under 66. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, a means test and a habitual residency test.
To date the department has not received a completed DA application from the lady in question. Eligibility for DA can only be established on receipt of a completed application form.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
